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Emergency legislation to freeze rents has been the first piece of Scottish legislation to be vetted by King Charles as it passed the first stage of scrutiny at the Scottish Parliament yesterday. A motion to treat the Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants) (Scotland) Bill 2022 as emergency legis

The team from Whiteburn’s local development, Viewforth, were special guests at Sinclairtown Primary in Kirkcaldy recently where they took the opportunity to remind children about the potential dangers of construction sites. The visit was especially timely as Viewforth’s live construction

Housing associations have been urged to come forward and take part in a new survey aimed at exploring the reality of social housing allocations in the UK. The research, conducted by homelessness charity Crisis and the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE), will examine how allocations

Scotia Homes has received delegated approval from Angus Council to build 60 new homes in the latest stage of a Brechin housing development. The permissions concern two areas of land on the Dubton Farm site located at its Brechin West development.

Plans to create a flagship community for individuals with additional and complex needs has benefited from record feedback from disabled people who use the services, as well as families, staff and the wider community inspired by visits to a life size apartment mock-up. Capability Scotland, the charit

West Lothian Council has approved plans to purchase 30 private properties which will be converted into 60 temporary sharing spaces. The sharing spaces will be used to provide temporary accommodation for local people in need of emergency or temporary housing.

West Lothian Council has approved the location for a new build housing facility for young people. Yesterday, West Lothian's Council executive approved plans for the facility to be built on a vacant site at Almondvale Crescent, Livingston.

Yesterday, Midlothian Council approved its Rent Setting Strategy consultation to cover the period from 1 April 2023 to 2025/26. Rental charges have traditionally increased annually. In 2021, the council agreed to defer both the 2021/22 and 2022/23 rent increases of 3% following the impact of the pan

Connect Modular Ltd has been appointed by North Ayrshire Council to deliver six new amenity bungalows at Afton Court, Stevenston. The development, which is supported by a Scottish Government grant, will see the construction of two one-bedroom and four two-bedroom affordable homes in the heart of the

Voigt Architects has received planning permission for five new houses at Tarriebank by Arbroath. The development will be constructed by local developer Moir Developments on the back of the successful West Newbigging development, and homes are expected to be available in 2023.

New Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) president Lara Oyedele has unveiled more about her presidential campaign which seeks to raise awareness of the importance of racial diversity within the leadership of the housing sector. Drawing on Lara’s lived experience as a black woman in t

Active loans and investments at leading responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) reached more than £41 million across 201 social enterprises, community organisations and impact-led businesses over the past year (2022/2021) according to its latest Impact Report. The latest

Bellway Homes has launched a consultation concerning plans to build new homes on the outskirts of Penicuik, Midlothian. Pre-application discussions for The Brae at Auchendinny include provision for a possible primary school on 28ha of fallow land bounded by established woodland.

Scottish Enterprise has launched a Green Heat Hub Grand Challenge to encourage innovation around the green heat solutions of the future, from heat pumps to battery technology, that will lead to the creation of a centre and focal point for collaboration. The project invites consortia groups across in

Shire Housing Association’s Modern Apprentice Jayden McWilliam won an award for “Best Presentation” in the local Developing the Young Workforce Community Challenge. Apprentices from employers across Ayrshire were invited to enter the challenge run by Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce&rs